Lee Svitak Dean

Lee Svitak Dean is editor of the Taste section and supervises food stories, wine and restaurant coverage. She is the author of two books based on recipes from the Taste section: "The Cookie Book," and "Come One, Come All/ Easy Entertaining With Seasonal Menus."

Two years of meticulous effort will be put to the test soon as the U.S. culinary team goes spatula to spatula with the rest of the world in the Bocuse d'Or, the international cooking contest for chefs. Head coach of the U.S. team is none other than Minneapolis chef Gavin Kaysen.

What's for dinner? For 45 years, the Taste section has tried to answer that question. In fact, as a food section we have cooked our way through history — our history, as Minnesotans and Americans — as only those in search of the next meal can. Here's a taste of our journey so far.

Whether it's brunch for a bunch or two at your table, you can't go wrong with this morning favorite. You can fry them, shir them, scramble or roll them up. Is there a more versatile food at your fingertips?